Total Crime Rate
16.2 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
9.7 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Highwalls Avenue area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Dinas Powys , and the 67th lowest crime rate of 429 local areas in Vale of Glamorgan .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Highwalls Avenue (CF64 4AQ) in the last 12 months was 16.2 per 1,000 residents and was 62.9% lower than the Dinas Powys average (43.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -59.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Highwalls Avenue (CF64 4AQ), the main crime hotspot is near Cefn Mount. Police recorded 3 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Dinas Powys| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Beauville Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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